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5.1 / 10(8 votes)IMDb19701h 50mUnited States of America

End of the Road

“Are you ready for "End Of The Road"?”

Synopsis

Moments after receiving his graduate diploma, Jacob waits at a train station. The future lies ahead, but life abruptly intervenes. Images flash in Jacob's mind: of war, injustice, assassination, protest, the entire spectrum of 1960s angst and anger - sending Jacob into a catatonic state. What follows during his bizarre rehab and its aftermath will be another form of madness.

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Preview Clip: End of the Road (1970, starring James Earl Jones)

Type: Clip • Published 2017-01-01

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

February 10, 1970

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Aram Avakian
Screenplay & Story
Aram Avakian, Dennis McGuire, Terry Southern
Original Score
Teo Macero
Original Title
End of the Road
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 50m
Production Studios
Max L. Raab Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Aram Avakian

Screenplay & Story

Aram Avakian, Dennis McGuire, Terry Southern, John Barth

Original Score & Music

Teo Macero

Director of Photography

Gordon Willis

Film Editing

Robert Q. Lovett

Producers

Terry Southern, Stephen F. Kesten, Max L. Raab

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:John Barth

Department Leadership Roster

Aram Avakian

Aram Avakian

Screenplay

Dennis McGuire

Screenplay

Terry Southern

Terry Southern

Screenplay

Aram Avakian

Aram Avakian

Director

Gordon Willis

Gordon Willis

Director of Photography

Robert Q. Lovett

Robert Q. Lovett

Editor

Jack Wright III

Production Design

Terry Southern

Terry Southern

Producer

Stephen F. Kesten

Producer

Teo Macero

Original Music Composer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for End of the Road.

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Frequently Asked Questions About End of the Road

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is End of the Road about?

Moments after receiving his graduate diploma, Jacob waits at a train station. The future lies ahead, but life abruptly intervenes. Images flash in Jacob's mind: of war, injustice, assassination, protest, the entire spectrum of 1960s angst and anger - sending Jacob into a catatonic state. What follows during his bizarre rehab and its aftermath will be another form of madness.

Who directed End of the Road?

End of the Road was directed by Aram Avakian.

Who stars in End of the Road?

The principal cast of End of the Road includes Stacy Keach, James Earl Jones, Harris Yulin, Dorothy Tristan, Grayson Hall.

When was End of the Road released and how long is it?

End of the Road was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.

Who composed the musical score for End of the Road?

The original motion picture soundtrack for End of the Road was composed by Teo Macero.

Is End of the Road based on a book or true story?

End of the Road is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John Barth".